GEOG328 Uneven Development in Contemporary India

The major economic, political and social processes and trends which have both characterised
and shaped India in the post-colonial period.

This paper introduces the range of debates concerning the historical and present conditions
of the geographies of India. By focusing upon the issues that are significant in the
ongoing transformation of India, this paper encourages students to critically explore
processes of development. The course co-ordinator has extensive field research experience
in a great number of different contexts in India, from small remote villages to booming
metropolises, and these will be drawn upon throughout the paper. Innovative teaching
methods used in this paper include extensive use of documentary films and multimedia
and specially prepared tutorial guides to help guide reading and analysis.

India
is a large, diverse and complex country. Nevertheless, it is also highly accessible
to the outsider, and there is a great range of very useful resources that will assist
with your exploration of the country this semester. To fully appreciate the subtle
differences found between regions and between different groups of people requires
some dedication on your part. In order to get the most out of this paper you are encouraged
to actively participate. Please come along to class and ask questions. Also,
please read as much as you can from the list of prescribed texts and elsewhere and
watch the recommended documentaries and online clips.

Timetable

Not offered in 2019

The major economic, political and social processes and trends which have both characterised
and shaped India in the post-colonial period.

This paper introduces the range of debates concerning the historical and present conditions
of the geographies of India. By focusing upon the issues that are significant in the
ongoing transformation of India, this paper encourages students to critically explore
processes of development. The course co-ordinator has extensive field research experience
in a great number of different contexts in India, from small remote villages to booming
metropolises, and these will be drawn upon throughout the paper. Innovative teaching
methods used in this paper include extensive use of documentary films and multimedia
and specially prepared tutorial guides to help guide reading and analysis.

India
is a large, diverse and complex country. Nevertheless, it is also highly accessible
to the outsider, and there is a great range of very useful resources that will assist
with your exploration of the country this semester. To fully appreciate the subtle
differences found between regions and between different groups of people requires
some dedication on your part. In order to get the most out of this paper you are encouraged
to actively participate. Please come along to class and ask questions. Also,
please read as much as you can from the list of prescribed texts and elsewhere and
watch the recommended documentaries and online clips.